The impact of internationalization on the diversification-performance relationship: A replication and extension of prior research

Journal of Business Research

Volumn 48, Issue 1, 2000, Pages 43-54

  Palich, Leslie E ^a   Carini, Gary R ^a   Seaman, Samuel L ^a  

^a BAYLOR UNIVERSITY   (United States)

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EID: 0346047287     PISSN: 01482963     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1016/S0148-2963(98)00074-5     Document Type: Article

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